Senior Quantum Engineer

QinetiQ Limited; Malvern; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Malvern is seeking a Senior Quantum Engineer to develop and apply cutting-edge quantum technologies. You will contribute to technical excellence and project success across quantum sensing, navigation or computing, working within multidisciplinary teams.

Day-to-day, you will undertake quantum engineering and systems engineering activities from concept through implementation, lead small teams, and produce robust technical documentation to support project decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantum engineering with a focus on quantum sensing, navigation or computing.
• Strong understanding of physics, linear algebra, computational science or related engineering fields.
• Experience applying systems engineering processes across the lifecycle.
• Ability to develop technical documentation including requirements, specifications, reports and engineering plans.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Delivering quantum engineering activities and technical work packages in support of project objectives.
• Leading small technical teams and coordinating technical outputs.
• Producing high-quality technical documentation, reports, plans and specifications.
• Applying systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifying, assessing and escalating technical risks, issues and dependencies.
• Supporting technical decision-making through analysis, modelling and engineering evidence.

Job description

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Package: £56,250 - 62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20419

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Quantum Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Quantum Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and applying cutting‑edge quantum technologies to solve complex engineering challenges and support the delivery of innovative capabilities across a range of application domains. Your work will help shape the future of quantum‑enabled solutions, contributing to technical excellence and project success.

Day‑to‑day, you'll undertake quantum engineering and systems engineering activities, supporting the delivery of technical projects from concept through to implementation. You'll apply your expertise in quantum sensing, navigation or computing, working within multidisciplinary teams to analyse problems, develop solutions, produce technical documentation, and support engineering decision‑making. You will also have opportunities to lead small technical teams and contribute to the development of junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering quantum engineering activities and technical work packages in support of project objectives
• Leading small technical teams and coordinating technical outputs
• Producing high‑quality technical documentation, reports, plans and specifications
• Applying systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifying, assessing and escalating technical risks, issues and dependencies
• Supporting technical decision‑making through analysis, modelling and engineering evidence

Essential experience of the Senior Quantum Engineer:

• Experience in quantum engineering with a focus on quantum sensing, quantum navigation or quantum computing
• Strong understanding of relevant disciplines including physics, linear algebra, computational science or related engineering fields
• Experience applying systems engineering processes and methodologies across the engineering lifecycle
• Ability to develop technical documentation including requirements, specifications, reports and engineering plans
• Experience of technical analysis, modelling and problem solving within a complex engineering environment
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders

Essential qualifications for the Senior Quantum Engineer:

• Postgraduate qualification in Physics, Quantum Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development within a relevant technical discipline

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.